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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.04, 694.98 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.04, 694.98 and 232.56 is: 348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.04 : 694.98 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.04/694.98 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.04x = 694.98 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.04x = 161,624.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,624.55/464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.30

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